Senior Finance Manager
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Overview
Job Description
Join a dynamic mid-sized law firm with a commanding presence in the Tri-state area and Florida, as you step into a pivotal role operating from the central Nassau County hub on Long Island. This key position reports to the Chief Operating Officer and requires an individual with a strong foundation in accounting and financial reporting, coupled with specific expertise in law firm partnership accounting, ready to lead with distinction.
Core Duties and Responsibilities:
_Working with Financial Systems & Management:_ - Manage all aspects of general accounting, including ledger functions, financial reports, close processes, payables and receivables, asset management, reconciliations, payroll coordination, and cash flow management. - Administer law firm-specific accounting roles, overseeing client trust/IOLTA accounts, third-party billing systems, expense allocations, and WIP monitoring aligning with billing operations. - Uphold strict adherence to trust accounting laws and ethical standards.
_Reporting and Analysis:_ - Prepare insightful, accurate financial statements on monthly, quarterly, and annual schedules. - Guide firm leadership with precise financial reporting and strategic financial insights. - Lead audit processes, coordinating with external auditors and advisors on tax-related activities.
_Internal Controls & Revenue Development:_ - Develop and implement robust internal controls and accounting policies in collaboration with the COO. - Facilitate budgeting, financial planning, billing realization analysis, and collections trend evaluations.
_Benefits & Tax Compliance:_ - Lead benefit-related audits and compliance for savings and welfare plans. - Manage annual and quarterly tax filings, ensuring all compliance deadlines are consistently met.
_Cooperative Alignment with Revenue Operations:_ - Partner with Finance, Billing, and Collections teams to streamline processes and enhance revenue growth. - Innovate to improve reporting capabilities and integrate financial systems.
_People and Process Leadership:_ - Mentor and manage accounting personnel, nurturing a professional and collaborative team environment. - Spearhead talent recruitment and onboarding.
_Technological Advancement:_ - Continuously improve finance systems, participating in upgrades, implementations, and integration of software solutions. - Design new reporting tools to support executive decision-making.
Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is essential; CPA preferred. - Over 7 years of progressive experience in accounting leadership, preferably within a law firm or professional services. - Mastery in law firm partnership accounting principles, Trust/IOLTA accounting, and electronic billing systems. - Strong proficiency with software like Elite, Aderant, or SurePoint preferred.
Why This Role Stands Out: Become part of a supportive team with outstanding employee benefits available from day one. Enjoy the balance of a hybrid work model, with three days of interaction in the office complemented by two remote working days. Contribute to and shape the financial health of a forward-thinking legal firm.
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